RF Studio’s Stone Tables Tell a Story of Peru’s Ancient Geological Heritage.In an outstanding fusion of ancient technique and contemporary design, RF Studio's Mapa de Suelos collection transforms Peruvian stone into functional art pieces. Each table, crafted through traditional stoneworking methods, represents a...
Architect Bárbara Fischer of Bravio Studios Transforms Handmade Rug Remnants into Wearable Art.Innovation in design isn't just about new technologies; it's about reimagining the familiar. Bravio Studios, led by architect Bárbara Fischer, exemplifies this philosophy by transforming rug remnants into luxury handbags. This approach...
Estudio Soroche’s Project in Moray, Peru Highlights the Region’s Biodiversity Through Design.Estudio Soroche redesign of Mater’s research centre within the Mil restaurant in Moray, Peru integrates local craftsmanship and sustainable materials, reflecting the rawness and robustness of the surrounding...
The Politics of Weaving, Bobbin Lace & Gender Roles: UMT Project by Lluís Alexandre Casanovas Blanco.Lluís Alexandre Casanovas Blanco has designed a chair in collaboration with his mother María Luisa Blanco using traditional weaving techniques. Continuing on from his 2018 research project Real Estate Boom House, the piece acts as a...
Ibuju Collection by Fango Tackles Deforestation.Colombian designer Francisco Jaramillo of Fango Studio has designed Ibuji, a furniture collection made from Yaré, a natural fibre vine found in the Amazon jungle. Rather than cutting down more trees and endangering the native timber, the...
Maison Intègre’s Debut Collection of Bronze Works Revives the Lost Wax Technique of West Africa.Gleaming bronze finishes, gentle curves and a bygone quality that whispers of ancient traditions—Maison Intègre's maiden collection could easily belong in a museum. The Burkina Faso-based company's limited-edition bronze work...
Mythology Woven Artwork Collection by Kustaa Saksi.Finnish multidisciplinary visual artist Kustaa Saksi has created a series of woven artworks based on well-known mythologies, folk tales and legends from around the world. From the Ancient Greek narratives and African tales to legends of...
Relatively Useful by John Wardle & Simon Lloyd at Heide Modern.Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, Relatively Useful is a survey of works in timber, steel and ceramic designed by John Wardle and Simon Lloyd. In realizing their designs, John and Simon have worked with twenty-five local...
Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel by Kelly Wearstler.The corner of LA’s 11th and Broadway is a glittering pastiche of fashion boutiques, sports complexes and Deco architecture. So the fact that the Downtown LA Proper Hotel still manages to take pride of place here, is a bit of a minor...
